I'm really frustrated because I've tried everything to stop Chrome from logging me into my Google accounts automatically. Even when I'm logged out on my Android phone, I can still access my accounts in Chrome with just one click! I've cleared all the cache and data, disabled password managers, and even logged out from my phone using my laptop. I want to set it up so that after I log out, it requires me to enter my password again. I don't want to delete my accounts from the 'manage accounts' on my phone because that also signs me out of Google Photos and Gmail. But every time I log into those apps again, it brings my accounts back into manage accounts, and I'm back to square one, logging into Chrome without a password.
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The behavior you're experiencing is due to how your accounts are stored in the 'manage accounts' section. By default, if your accounts are synced there, it keeps you logged in across all Google apps, including Chrome. It's kind of a convenience feature, but it can definitely be annoying if you want more privacy.
Is there a way to keep using my Google apps like Gmail and Photos without having them in 'manage accounts'? I don’t want to lose access if I remove them.